Parrot Rescue Lebanon

17/08/2024

Guess who's finally going home ?
November 2021, Shane came to me as an emaciated broken puppy that was desperately trying to hide inside buildings, begging people to be inside a warm home.
June 2022 Kobe was abandoned at the boarding facility by the people who adopted him (great adopters ).
November 2022 Maverick was dumped on the streets by his loving family, who also gave the minucipality the permission to shoot him.
All three dogs came to me when I least needed it, I already had 5 small dogs at home, and I didn't have space for big dogs, but I knew that they would not make it on the harsh streets of beirut since all three of them were previous house pets. The only solution was to keep them at a paid boarding facility until I find them good homes. I tried so hard to adopt them out, and I kept on posting about them, but to no avail.
The wait was long. Life at a boarding facility is not ideal for any dog, but this was my only choice since giving up on them was not an option.
Today , I was finally able to bring them home since I don't live in the city anymore, but I would still love to see them get adopted into loving homes, preferably outside lebanon . But until that happens, they're safe and happy with me.
To be honest, it's a bit overwhelming taking in three big dogs together, especially when i still have three other small ones. Let's hope we all adjust well.
P.s. All three dogs are very sweet and friendly and highly adoptable...

12/08/2024

This guy was lost in hamra/beirut area two weeks ago. He has one missing toe and is banded.
If you know anything about him, please contact his guardians at 76543470

10/08/2024

Poky is lost in the Ashrafiyeh/Mar Mekhayel area . If you know anything about him, please call his guardians at 03453187 .

10/08/2024

I'm sharing this from our friends Little Beaks because just like them we are not supported by the government, we don't get grants, we can not afford paid ads because our birds need the money more, and we only rely on your generosity.
Running a bird rescue is not easy and certainly not cheap. Support and donate to your favorite rescue , we all need your help ❤️

This is a test.

Let's see how far we can reach with this post.

This isn't paid for. It's purely through human effort - sharing, liking, commenting - that we want to see how far it can go.

Please like or comment if you see this and want to help.

Because we want reach people and help birds; but we want the money that may be spent on advertising, to go where it's really needed.

So this is a bit of an experiment. And us taking a stand for other charities struggling against the algorithm.

We are a self-funded charity and otherwise rely on people's generosity to run. No government or other grants involved.

We briefly considered a paid area in our website for extra content, but then some heartfelt comments and self-reflection reminded us what we stand for and why we will never charge for people to see our content.

We've taken in birds for families suffering from the overwhelming costs of living - some driven to homelessness - and provide a forever home where those families can rest easy knowing they're cared for.

But Meta is pushing sponsored content and making a lot of other stuff less visible, which is hitting us and other rescues hard.

So go to your favourite charity's page (especially the smaller ones) and show them support - post reactions and shares go a long way. Tag them in the comments on this post so we and others can also see. These need not be animals - human, animal, and environmental charities are all important and need support.

Let's support each other and those organisations dedicated to helping others, human or animal.

Adding: if any orgs want to be featured in our Rescues Helping Rescues, or if anyone wants to nominate an org, please see littlebeaks.org/rescues-helping-rescues

Image Description: a female blue budgie hangs upside down from a branch, nibbling the tip of a lower branch. A couple of blurred budgies in the background are paused while preening each other.

07/08/2024

Sharing is caring ! She is back home safe ❤️

06/08/2024

The sonic booms over beirut today were very loud and scary, and this baby got spooked and flew away while they occurred. If you know anything about her, please call her guardian directly at : 03965331
I always urge guardians to protect their birds, and today, more than ever, especially with all the unrest and the high possibility of a war breaking out. And dont forget to include your pets in your safety and evacuation plans .

30/07/2024

Thanks to some of our amazing supporters , we secured 450$ of the amount we still owe to our suppliers. Another 450$, and we pay off our bird food bill.
Some of our local supporters asked if they can still buy some pellets from us as a way to support our shelter, and we gladly said yes ( Of course, this is not included in our personal stock ).
In the picture, there are also a few dog and cat food bags I have kept from my previous pet store that will last us for another two months ( in case you're wondering ).
Again , thank you guys for your support. You guys are amazing. We love you ❤️

24/07/2024

Chance is 17 years old now. She was a puppy mill dog who ended up in one of the worst pet shops to be sold after she was no good for breeding anymore. She tried to escape from that pet shop and ended up being hit by a car, which left her with a broken shoulder and arm that could not be fixed. Chance was another failed foster as she was not adoptable when I rescued her. She was aggressive, not socialized, and not housebroken, so she stayed with me. With time, Chance blossomed into the most loving dog you will ever meet, so cute and funny except when it comes to grooming 😀
Chance is not young anymore. She can barely see, she has no teeth, and she sleeps all day. Today, we went to the vet because one of her eyes got infected. We might have to remove her eye if she doesn't respond to the treatment, but it's too risky in her condition, so we'll have to wait for two more weeks.
She's not in pain, she still eats well and follows my sound everywhere.
After the vets appointment, we stopped for a short walk on the beach, which was always her favorite thing. She can't walk much anymore, but we sat on the bench and watched the sea calmly. Lots of memories came back, there was few shy tears and no words.
This could be her last walk on the beach, but I'm hoping for few more ...
I love you Chance !

20/07/2024

Fresh daily dose of blackberries, and soon some tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplants, hot peppers, red and orange peppers, corn, parsley, Rockett, cilantro and more... all with no chemicals or pesticides. Of course, they will be shared with the birds,and I wouldn't mind sharing them with whatever creatures that live in the garden !
I always wanted to be a homestead guy, and it's gradually happening .
Would you guys like me to share this new, amazing lifestyle here on the rescue page ?

12/07/2024

And here's Theo with his sunset shadow.
I can't even begin to explain how beautiful the weather is here.

12/07/2024

Meet our second rescued cat that lives with us now.
Bianca was brought by one of my neighbors as a kitten. They kept her outside and never took care of her. At six months of age, she got pregnant, and she had developed a very nasty infection. Her family didn't care, and I had to interfere. I took her to the vet, and we had to lose her babies. Otherwise, she might not have made it.
I kept on caring for her, feeding her and everything, but she was still living on the streets with the other stray cats. I always worried about her getting hit by cars and being hurt by humans. And when it was time for us to move, I just couldn't leave her behind as she became very dependent on me, and I knew she wouldn't have lasted long out there.
Bianca is happily safe indoors now and does not have to worry about going hungry or feeling safe !

09/07/2024

Missing bird in ras El nabe3, beirut !

08/07/2024

Yesterday, we lost one of our precious babies !
Gustav came to us around 10 years ago. He had a great home at the beginning of his life, where he was out all day and was much loved and cared for along with other birds in the house. Then, one day, everything changed, and Gustav found himself being tossed around from one bad home to another until he ended up at breeding facility . With all the trauma he went through, Gustav developed a lot of behavioral issues and started plucking and acting extremely aggressive towards birds and humans, and that's how he ended up with us.
Gustav was a great bird , but his trauma changed his life forever. He never got along with the other birds, and he needed to be closely watched whenever he was out.
We tried to give him the best life we could, but unfortunately, we were never able to undo the damage that was done to him.
I'm really sorry my friend, fly free wherever you are ❤️

06/07/2024

We have 19 Greys in our sanctuary, and only 3 of them have sponsors : Jordan, Amare, and Bentley.
Would you like to sponsor one of the rest ?
It's very simple and on your own terms. We will not send reminders (not to pressure anyone ), we will only send you private updates upon your request, and you can cancel your sponsorship anytime you wish no questions asked.
Your sponsorship will help with the bird's food, upkeep, and vet care in case needed. Would you like to be one of our guardian angels ?

03/07/2024

It's not tree trimming season here, and of course, we don't want to hurt any trees. So, for now, we're using whatever we have plus the cages as perching spots.
Hopefully, we'll have new fresh wood branches soon .
It's gonna take some time to have a nice setup, and it will always be an ongoing task to keep things stimulating and enriching for our birds, but we love doing that ❤️

03/07/2024

Today, we were installing sinks in all the rooms for easier cleaning and maintenance. All the greys were watching from a distance except Nina. She wanted to supervise the work and make sure everything was perfect !
Don't worry. I was there all the time to make sure she doesn't get too close to the guys. She's one funny goofy girl 😉
We still have a tone of work, but we're getting there.

24/06/2024

Meet Diego one of our three cats !
Four years ago, my neighbor in the previous shelter brought a tiny kitten to his barber shop to keep rodents away. But this kitten was never well treated, Diego was constantly teased and beaten and eventually was kicked out of the shop. He became very wary of humans and had to fend for himself on the harsh streets of beirut.
I always put food outside the shelter for the stray cats , and Diego would come and eat, but he wanted nothing to do with me and would act very aggressive if I got too close, and I let him be ..with time he started getting closer and closer and started spending more time around the shelter. It was clear that it was not only food he was looking for, and one day, the giant angry cat jumped onto my lap, and that was the start of our friendship, which grew stronger day after day .
As the plan for our new sanctuary started taking place , I knew I couldn't leave Diego behind, I promised both him and myself that he would have a safe home. I looked hard for good adopters, but no one would take in a four year old cat that used to live on the streets. Little did I know that the safe home I promised Diego would be my home, but I guess he did !

19/06/2024

Found in hamra !
If it's your bird, please contact us with proof of guardianship.

07/06/2024

It's happening, people.
Next Tuesday is the big day !
We moved most of our stuff, and there will be a few more trips later, but the big bird move is next tuesday !
We are very excited and happy. however, we are still 2500$ short, and we also need volunteers to help us with the move.
Please help us close the amount due, and if you wish to volunteer and help us with the move, send us a pm .

04/06/2024

Big thank you to all of our supporters and everyone who has donated so far. You guys are amazing , our backbone, our heroes, and we would have never made it so far without your support.
I'm really hoping we can gather the rest of the amount needed by tomorrow.
Miracles do happen !

03/06/2024

We are at the final stage. Windows, tiles, plumbing, screen, doors, electric and solar system are done. Still the final touch-ups, and we'll be ready to move in. We would still have to finish organizing the place, which is half done, and set up lots of branches and perches for the birds ...
We have to be completely out of our current location before the 15th June, which is 12 days from now, and we still urgently need 4500 dollars to pay off whatever we still owe for the construction. I am desperately and urgently asking for your help to collect this amount before the 10th of June, we can not afford to stop when we're almost there. Please be our heroes once again and help us gather the amount we still need .
To donate, use either:
_ our gofundme link
https://www.instagram.com/linkshim/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgofund.me%2F7b4c0494%3Ffbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYgUubYKgPporYfypUdzz0GNmwPkJE3ri0sFYXSxLqXXaChOWwhvzq6gjA_aem_ATrcVz-GWi8enU3_LWHnE6JI0IYjzkU7-_SDXxYbxX9rlCH63mxEZvAfCbdXluZBw8B_j7dqowb_UeKNYvKnYtdw&e=AT0PWKwsiEFMsAOFwtfZ2cQD5QAL_N2MhzxcojOVRGnHgWUVkzZ3wRt3J5iZFE9amtwjAf7Asrwe5uzM6zP2TwyGks_WIf4UcLJhmeFMMMiO
_PayPal: [email protected]
Western Union, Money Gram, or Wish towards chadi kachi

31/05/2024

Parrots are amazing, smart creatures. However, they are facing a lot of challenges and threats both in the wild and in captivity.
There is a drastic decline in population numbers of so many parrot species in the wild due to habitat loss and the notorious poaching for the illegal wildlife trade.
A lot of captive parrots also suffer from neglect, abuse, and a poor quality of life...
How can we help parrots?
Keep those wild ones wild and free by not supporting the illegal pet trade and fighting it in every way possible .
And for those who live among us, offer them the pest life you can offer, understand their ways and needs, treat them with the respect and dignity they deserve, and most importantly, rescue and adopt .
Happy world parrot day !

25/05/2024

Happy update, Bird was found and back home safe and sound !

25/05/2024

Another lost bird in beirut /ain el tineh.
If you know anything about him please call his guardian at 81/669344

24/05/2024

Lost bird in beirut area, guardian is desperate for his safe return and is offering a financial reward . If you know anything about him, please call the number I'm the picture.

04/05/2024

We started laying down the tiles, and right after, we will be installing the windows, screens, and metal protection, and this has already been covered thanks to your generosity and support.
However we still need to install our solar system, which we can not move in without, and a few misclenious expenses related to the move, such as truck rental, labor and five commercial sinks for the bird rooms, which will add up to 5000$.
We urgently need to raise this amount so we can finish the first floor of the sanctuary. We are still under a tremendous amount of pressure to evacuate our current premises and are being daily harrased about it .
Please donate today, help us move to our new home.
To donate, use one of these methods below :
_our gofundme link in our bio
_PayPal: [email protected]
_Western Union, Money Gram or Wish towards:chadi kachi

24/04/2024

I wanted you to fly again and play with the other birds, I wanted you to just be a happy bird, but you left with no warning... yesterday, you were being your normal self, throwing your food all over the place, making the huge mess you always made, but now you're gone...
I wanted you to see your new home and enjoy it, but that didn't happen.
I know death is part of life, but why is it never easy ?
Fly high Papoo, I will always miss you ❤️

17/04/2024

Finally, my big boy Diego is in the crate off to the vet to be neutered. Wish him luck, please 🙏
Diego belonged to my neighbor who let him outside since he was a kitten, then they decided to stop feeding and caring for him. As a matter of fact they used to mistreat him which made him very reactive and agressive towards people including myself. It took him few months to start trusting me and allowing me to touch him, and a few attacks ...
4 years on the streets made him very tough but deep down he's a sweet loving gentle giant.
He came to me, and I will not let him down like his previous owners did... better days are coming Diego , be patient until we move ...

05/04/2024

These are the before pictures, and the after ones. This is where we're at right now, and it's all thanks to your awesome support.
9000$ more, and the first part of the sanctuary will be done and ready to move into.
Walls insulation to protect the birds from hot and cold weather is almost done.
Plumbing work done, each aviary will have its on drainage and sink to make cleaning more efficient and manageable.
Electric work done, including surveillance cameras installation and it's all bird proof.
Tiles are bought and ready to be installed next week.
We still need :
the windows with double glazed glass for more insulation and soundproofing.
Wire mesh and steal protection to keep the birds safe from predators of all kinds, including humans...
Solar system because where we're at , there are no generators and only one hour of electricity per day .
9000$ and we can move there. One person can start a rescue, but it takes a whole amazing community to keep it alive .
Donate today, be part of our community ❤️
For donations, please use :
PayPal: [email protected]
Our gofundme link in our bio
Or any money transfer company such as Western Union, Money Gram or Wish towards chadi kachi

29/03/2024

Hello guys
You can now follow us on tiktok and join our live streams so we can talk more about birds. You will also get to meet our birds live, chat with them, and see how they live, especially once we move to our new sanctuary.
Here is our link
https://www.tiktok.com/?_t=8l52W6nkIam&_r=1
and don't forget to share and explore our account .